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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.84, 13,005.12 and 5,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.84, 13,005.12 and 5,232 is: 7,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.84 : 13,005.12 = 5,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.84/13,005.12 = 5,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.84x = 13,005.12 × 5,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.84x = 68,042,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,042,787.84/9,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.28

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